ZEROBASEONE member Sung Matthew showed off his skills as a 'cooking genius' on the tvN variety show 'Backpacker 2' that aired on the 20th. He made a special guest appearance to support the catering team.

On that day, Sung Matthew visited Daegu Agricultural Meister High School, where he helped prepare a fine dining meal using vegetables grown by the students for 240 people.

Sung Matthew, who often shares his love for cooking in his own content, took charge of the large vegetable preparation machine and cooked fried mushrooms.

After watching chef Baek Jong-won fry mushrooms just once, he quickly copied the technique, proving his cooking talent.

Despite the pressure of making so many meals in a short time, he kept his cheerful spirit and completed the tasks at lightning speed.

Thanks to his hard work, episode 21 of 'Backpacker 2' achieved its highest ratings of the entire season. Director Shin Chan-yang praised him, saying, "Sung Matthew spread positive energy without showing any signs of fatigue. He was a versatile helper, assisting all the members from preparation to cooking," which grabbed attention.

Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE, which includes Sung Matthew, is successfully holding its first overseas tour, '2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD],' which began in Seoul last September. The group is also active in various areas, including soundtracks, advertising, and variety shows, and will continue the tour in Jakarta on the 26th.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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